The University Budget Office develops annual and long-range university budgets for Board of Trustees' approval and administers the budgets throughout the fiscal year. We aim to provide a direct linkage between the university's strategic plan goals and resource allocations and partner with various constituencies and school budget managers to ensure best practices in budget and financial management.

American University’s budget process provides a direct link between resource allocations and the university’s strategic plan. For a comprehensive view of the university budget and the budget development process, view the University Budget Resource Center page.